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Summer is here and that means it’s time to head out with the family on a few adventures. Whether you are driving thirty minutes to the beach or six hours for a family reunion you will probably be spending some time in the car. All that time cramped together in a tight space, breathing the same air, and no escape other than rest stops can put strains on even the greatest of family relationships.

Both my husband and I moved away from our families to attend college and we never moved back. This means that the closest family we have is over three hours away. We have been taking road trips since before kids and have kept them up with each addition. The frequency has lessened a bit now that the older kids are in school, but we still make 3 to 6 hour one way drives at least three times each year.

Life is chaotic. Life is messy. Life is amazing.

There is no getting around it. Food needs to be made, laundry needs to be folded (and apparently put away?), and little tooshies need to be wiped. And in between all that we are supposed to have time to take care of ourselves and enjoy the little moments. Phew.

If we don't find a way to manage the chaos, the chaos is going to manage us.

My Joy in Chaos

Faith & family blog aimed at offering help with managing your home, lessening the chaos of everyday life, and finding joy in it all.

Hello lovely!

I’m Katie and I’m here to offer practical and realistic homemaking tips that you can start using today to help manage the chaos in your home. In between, I’m here for encouragement so you can learn to embrace and love your real life.

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